It is the tale of brewing beer by two childhood friends from Ranchi who are creating ripples in Bangalore.
We dream of making life as large as it gets with the company of our best friends. Meanwhile, Kumar Priyatosh aka Sanju and Sikki Sinha have already established a company of their dreams.
Byg Brewski that was inaugurated in Bangalore this year on the 1st of June is not only the largest brewery is Asia, acquiring a space of over 68,000 square feet, offering five pubs in its arena, is also one of the highest earning grossers in Bangalore. Including other facilities like a live kitchen, sheltered space for private brewing wherein you can create your own beer, the brewery is a breath of fresh air for those who like their drinks and space personalized.
Apart from offering refresh cocktail services, Bvg Brewski has a lot more to offer in terms of food. An experimental foodie would love to try their Josper grilled lamb and mallard, inspired by the Spanish Culture. Offering world class amenities with the new era touch is what sets Byg Brewski apart from other breweries in Bangalore or Asia as a matter of fact.
These two friends go way back to college in Ranchi, and haven’t left each other’s side since then. Through thick and thin, these two have made their own journey from Ranchi to Bangalore, and have established Asia’s largest micro-brewery. What did it take for them to be where they are today? This tale will be unfolded before you.
Sanju earned his education from St Aloysius High School, Ranchi. It was at Gossner College Ranchi that Sanju met his future business partner, Sikki. The two bonded instantly and were always in contact.
Sanju says, “My friend and neighbor Ajay was in the brewery business for nearly over 14 years. It was he who gave me the idea to invest in the brewery business. Hence, I and Sikki joined hands with Ajay and a few others to establish the Byg Brewski.” And this is how both of these college pals became partners, co-owning Byg Brewski in Bangalore.
Sikki responded, “He’s not only my friend but my brother. We’ve been inseparable since our college days. Hence, I decided that it’s better to own a business with someone who you absolutely trust. It doubles the happiness.’’
Both the friends were each other’s spine during those hard times and still continue to be so. Recalls Neera Chandra, Sikki’s wife who is also a professional singer (sangeetvisarat),” Sanju and Sikki can never stay apart. Till today, both of them kick start their mornings by calling each other.”
Creating an epitome of friendship and inspiring everyone around them, Sanju and Sikki plan to expand their business to metropolitan cities like that of Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Their love for Ranchi remains intact as they visit the city every year and would love to set their brewery up if government approves the license for it. Not only do the duo possesses great managerial skills, juggling between work, home and their kids but actively participate in the welfare of the society at large. Payal Harit, who is an interior designer and Sanju’s better half informs us about their benevolent donations to Children’s Home that her husband chairs and the relief funds that they actively provide for, like that of medical care, eye check-up camps, leprosy patients etc.
The phrase friends that turn into family describes the two friends, who urge youngsters that money is never a factor when it comes to chasing one’s own dream.